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Easy & Cheap G-Wagen Cosmetic Upgrade

I recently threw a couple of new orange front turn signal lenses onto my latest parts order from MB Naperville. My G-wagen is an older (1995) model, so it uses the "orange" front turn signal lenses rather than the "clear" ones that MBUSA-era G-wagens have used.

A lot of folks "upgrade" the look of their older G-wagens with the newer clear turn signal lenses, but I think it's more appropriate to keep the G with the lenses that it originally came with.

The orange lenses are MB part number 000 826 23 57, list price $26.00, discounted ~$20. The lenses that I received from MB were made in Slovakia.

Here are a few photos of the older lens next to the newer one. You can see how, given their exposure on the front fenders of the truck, that they get wind, sun and sand-blasted. They get quite dull in color.

If you've ever wanted to know what a G-wagen turn signal assembly looks like inside, here it is. The assembly is available as a whole unit together with the lens, for not a whole lot more money than just the lens itself.IMG_0193.JPGIMG_0194.JPG

New lens (to be installed) on the left; original lens (to be removed) on the right.IMG_0197.JPG

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Re: Easy & Cheap G-Wagen Cosmetic Upgrade

Well, a 6 wheel drive G63 just sold at Barrett Jackson for $1.1 million. It had the clear blinkers, so you may want to rethink about that decision. I doubt it would have brought half that if it had the amber blinkers.

Re: Easy & Cheap G-Wagen Cosmetic Upgrade

Yep, that happens. That’s a pretty extreme case! Last I knew (from owning my 1969 300SEL 6.3 which also uses those lenses) they are still available from MB and not too hellaciously expensive.

Always preferred the bullet lenses (as used on the 1968 and 1969 6.3s) as opposed to the larger round amber turn signals that MB used on the 1970-1972 6.3s and other 108s/109s.

Cheers,
Gerry

Yes, new lenses are still available, like many parts for pre-1970 cars. and they're not terribly expensive. I believe they're around $80-$90/each. I recently scored a pair of NOS ones off eBay for $90. Amazing what Mercedes still has in inventory for the older models.

Re: Easy & Cheap G-Wagen Cosmetic Upgrade

Funny this thread just popped up again. I just swapped out my clear lenses about 1/2 hour ago. It was pretty much the last step in the "De-Kardashian" process after also removing the running boards and installing the factory mud guards this last week. I think it has completely transformed the look and I'm very happy with the result.

Re: Easy & Cheap G-Wagen Cosmetic Upgrade

Originally Posted by gerryvz

I recently threw a couple of new orange front turn signal lenses onto my latest parts order from MB Naperville. My G-wagen is an older (1995) model, so it uses the "orange" front turn signal lenses rather than the "clear" ones that MBUSA-era G-wagens have used.

A lot of folks "upgrade" the look of their older G-wagens with the newer clear turn signal lenses, but I think it's more appropriate to keep the G with the lenses that it originally came with.

The orange lenses are MB part number 000 826 23 57, list price $26.00, discounted ~$20. The lenses that I received from MB were made in Slovakia.

Here are a few photos of the older lens next to the newer one. You can see how, given their exposure on the front fenders of the truck, that they get wind, sun and sand-blasted. They get quite dull in color.

If you've ever wanted to know what a G-wagen turn signal assembly looks like inside, here it is. The assembly is available as a whole unit together with the lens, for not a whole lot more money than just the lens itself.IMG_0193.JPGIMG_0194.JPG

New lens (to be installed) on the left; original lens (to be removed) on the right.IMG_0197.JPG

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Re: Easy & Cheap G-Wagen Cosmetic Upgrade

The ONLY purpose of the wire covers which go over turn signals and taillights are to grab and hang on to small branches for as long as possible and inflict as many deep scratches as possible.

Regarding brush guards... not Bull Bars... their single purpose is to maximize the damage to the vehicle in the event of a minor fender bender. They're known as damage multipliers because a simple tap on them will result in damage to the hood, the bumper, bother fenders, the lights and the grill. Rather than simply having to replace the bumper.

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